Tammy Elliott

1 week ago | wbay.com | Tammy Elliott

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - “Fraud is hitting everybody. It doesn’t just focus on older adults like we used to assume,” Kathy Stokes, AARP director of fraud prevention programs, said. A new fraud report from AARP highlights the exploding number of cases hitting victims’ wallets and hearts and the steps you can take right now to reduce your risk. People are worried about fraud, but more than half of people surveyed say they don’t use different passwords for all of their accounts.

3 weeks ago | wbay.com | Tammy Elliott

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A lot of people are coming into Green Bay for the NFL Draft. Part of keeping those guests safe is avoiding scams. Wisconsin consumer experts are warning about the potential uptick in scams. They know popular events can increase your risk of identity theft. This isn’t to scare anyone, but it’s to keep you aware.

3 weeks ago | wbay.com | Tammy Elliott

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - If you receive a free smartwatch in the mail, don’t be so quick to charge it up and put it on. An Action 2 News viewer received a smartwatch in the mail. He didn’t order it. He didn’t pay for it. He has no intention of using it. He was concerned, wondering if it could put his security at risk. He asked Consumer First Alert to check it out. The watch he received is a generic smart bracelet made in China. It was sent from a P.O. Box in Seal Beach, Calif.

1 month ago | wbay.com | Tammy Elliott

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A consumer first alert about fake Facebook messages. We’ve been getting messages from viewers asking about this. Cyber experts say the Facebook copyright scam can be convincing, and it’s intensifying. A viewer got a message on Facebook Messenger, claiming that their Facebook page violates copyright laws, along with a threat that their Facebook page is scheduled to be completely deleted. It says you should appeal it immediately, otherwise you will lose access.

1 month ago | wbay.com | Tammy Elliott

A Consumer First Alert about a dramatic increase in a type of investment scam and how local police are trying to break the scam cycle.